Flour tortilla

Tortilla means little cake in spanish. They are one of the main components of a number of Mexican dishes like quesadilla, burrito, enchiladas etc . It is served in various forms like rolled, layered and even folded. It is very similar to Indian flat breads or roti. It differs only in its preparation which involves a lot of resting time. Tortillas can be made with corn, whole wheat and all purpose flour. This recipe uses all purpose flour.

Fruit and nut cake

No better way to use the over ripe bananas than baking a cake or a bread with them. But I realized the same is applicable with other fruits too. For a couple of days I had to go to Chennai. By the time I returned, all the fruits were over ripe and I had no heart to throw them in to the bin.

Bruschetta

Simple and healthy Italian appetizer. These can be served as canape during dinner parties. Bruschetta is lightly toasted, crisp garlic bread with tomato and basil salad.

Eggless nut banana cake

Simple yet delicious low fat cake.

Navarathri

Ginger lemonade

Sometimes out of the blue we will be flooded with childhood memories. And it is incomplete without the memories from our sumer holidays.Summer holidays are always fun. You would wanna do a zillion things.

Mumbai ragada

Last time when I went to Cream center I stumbled across mumbai ragda in the menu. I have been to cream center a million times but never bothered to order this dish. Dont know how I missed it! It tasted heavenly. Truely desi !!!

Apple bread

Here is a healthy, moist, yummy bread recipe :)!!!

INGREDIENTS

Methi aur masoor dal tadka

You put me in a kitchen that has everything. Best microwaves, mixers, blenders, knives, vessels, pantry but still I cant cook as good as  I do in my kitchen. Thats more or less the case with most people.

There are somethings that you get used to, you cant do without it and you dont want it to change.

I just cant make dal without my cooker. Its a tiny cooker and I always make my dals in it. Dal tadkas are one of my regulars and make it atleast once a week. Its healthy, easy to make and tastes good.

This post is on methi masoor dal tadka. Masoor dal or red lentil is widely

cheesy

A very interesting acrticle about cheese.

http://www.blogher.com/who-cut-cheese?from=nethed

Carrot n radish - open toast!!

This is a simple open toast thats healthy and easy to prepare.

acrylics

Paneer tamatari

I love paneer. I find it hard to keep my hands off  paneer dishes. Here is a very simple paneer recipe that doesnt even need onions :) yes finally I have managed to make something thats delcious without onions (  love onions but dont like chopping them ).

Jammyyy!!!

Here is something exciting. Lets make jam :) Home made, fully loaded with the goodness of fresh fruits, free from colouring and harmful preservatives.

Jams/preserves are  delicious,

Sunrise at India Gate

Corn on toast :)

 Your meal at Eden is incomplete if you havent  had this amazing dish. Ever since I moved to Gurgaon my cravings for it has increased and so thought ll try it at home. And eureka !!!!! I cracked the code :)

Its quite simple & the base for this recipe is white sauce. Once you get a creamy lump free white sauce,all you have to do is mix it with corn curry seasoned with kasuri methi. Yes !!! they add kasuri methi :) Its a desi style Au Gratin that's served with toasted bread.


RECIPE
(serves 2)

WHITE SAUCE

• Flour (maida)     -  1 tsp
• Butter                -   2 tsp
• Milk                  -    1 cup
• Cheese              -   1 tbs ( grated)optional
• Salt

1. In a non stick vessel, melt the butter. To it add the flour and saute well for a minute, remove from flame.
2. Add half the quantity of milk and mix well with a flat wooden spoon to get a lump free mixture.
3.Put the vessel back on stove and simmer.
4.Add rest of the milk and keep stirring till it reaches the desired consistency ( little thinner than milkmaid or     condensed milk  ).
5. Add grated cheese (optional) and salt. Mix. Remove from flame.

TOAST

• Bread   -  2 slices
• Ghee    -  1/2 tsp

1. Toast the bread slices with little ghee till crisp (keep it in sim).

 

CORN CURRY

• Boiled corn      -   little more than 1/2 cup
• Onion              -   1tbs (1/2 medium sized onion finely chopped)
• Tomato            -   1 tbs (1/2 medium sized tomato finely chopped)
• Chilli powder    -   1/2 tsp
• Dried fenugreek leaves or kauri methi -  2 - 3 tsps
• Oil                    - 1 tsp
• Salt
• Italian seasonings (optional)

1.  Heat oil in a kadai and add onions, saute for a minute.
2. Add the tomatoes and saute again for a minute.
3. Add the boiled corn, chilli powder, salt and half the kasuri methi.Saute.
4. Add the white sauce and simmer for a minute.
5. Add rest of the kasuri methi.
6. Arrange the toast  on a plate and pour the corn-sauce mix over it.Serve hot.

Note
1tbs =  3 tsp
Always crush kasuri methi in ur hands before you add for a better flavour.

Faces

Palak paneer

Home cooked food is always special. It's far lighter, fresher and well balanced than what we get in restaurants. But the challenge is to get the rich flavor and texture, yet keep it healthy. This post is on palak paneer, one of the simplest and healthiest paneer dish.

GO BANANAS !!!!!!!!!

Here is a simple recipe for yummmy eggless banana muffins. Add a handful of nuts to the batter for a crunchy nut banana muffins :)